16 Easter Dinner Ideas From Glazed Ham to Roast Chicken and More
16 Easter Dinner Ideas Whether You Want Ham or Something Less Traditional
Hosting this year's get-together? Our Easter dinner menus and recipes are here to help. Get nostalgic with a traditional brown-sugar ham. Try a beef Easter dinner showstopper like our coffee-crusted beef tenderloin. You could even shake things up with spicy seared scallops or roast duck in a mouthwatering blackberry-citrus sauce. Each menu features Easter side dish recipes and delectable spring desserts. Now hop to it and get planning!
Million Dollar Glazed Ham
Jake Sternquist
Meet our most flavorful Easter ham recipe yet. Each meaty slice is topped with a sticky brown sugar, orange, and pineapple glaze. A touch of Dijon mustard rounds out the flavors.
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Steamed Crab Legs
What's better than fresh crab legs dunked in butter? This recipe feels fancy but comes without the typical holiday hassle. All you need is just four ingredients and 15 minutes, and dinner is served!
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Sunday Brisket and Potatoes
Easter slow cooker recipes make prep a breeze! Get this timeless brisket going with the help of Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and vinegar. Even better, you can toss your root veggies directly in the slow cooker, too!
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Smothered Pork Chops
Rachel Marek. Prop Styling: Addelyn Evans
The creamy onion sauce is everything when it comes to perfecting these pan-roasted Easter chops. A little bit of Dijon mustard gives them an unexpected tang. One of our tastiest Easter recipe ideas yet!
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Tuna Steaks
Rachel Marek. Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman. Prop Stylist: Addelyn Evans
Looking for healthy Easter recipes? Drizzle tuna steaks in olive oil and a squeeze of lemon then pop in the oven alongside asparagus for two delicious Easter menu ideas in one.
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Seared Scallops and Baby Spinach with Spiced Pomegranate Glaze
Seafood lovers joining the table? Surprise them with fresh scallops! Thanks to a plethora of spices and a shaking of cayenne pepper, these scallops are hot!
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Spaghetti Carbonara
Serve up a twist on classic carbonara for Easter dinner. This spring pasta dish is loaded with cheese and pancetta. Finish the Easter dish with plenty of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
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Roast Duck with Blackberry-Orange Sauce
Rich and tender roast duck is the perfect choice for this year's traditional Easter dinner menu, especially when prepared with our mouthwatering blackberry-citrus sauce. Bonus: The leftover duck fat makes the roasted veggie side dish taste great.
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Stuffed Spiral Ham
It may look over-the-top elegant, but a baked spiral ham is a snap to prepare. Layers of sliced citrus, garlic, and fresh herbs make this a showstopping Easter ham your entire family will love.
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Beef Tenderloin with Parmesan-Herb Stuffing
Sink your teeth into a juicy forkful of shallot-stuffed steak this Easter Sunday. We use a plethora of savory seasonings, such as rosemary, thyme, and garlic, to make this Easter dinner.
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Brown Sugar- and Whiskey- Glazed Ham
This brown sugar ham is packed with flavor thanks to a sweet cola and whiskey glaze. Serve alongside classic cheesy scalloped potatoes and glazed carrots.
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Herb-Roasted Chicken
The whole family will love this herb-roasted chicken. Serve it up with a quick Italian Easter bread recipe and green bean casserole for a memorable Easter meal you will crave year-round.
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Crispy Chicken with Veggie Ribbon Salad
Carson Downing / Food Styling: Annie Probst
Here we're slicing beets, carrots, and sweet potatoes into paper-thin ribbons before tossing them with a homemade soy and maple dressing. Top the salad with crispy chicken thighs and finish with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro.
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Mississippi Chicken and Dumplings
Jake Sternquist / Food Styling: Ashley Sandoval
If you want comfort food for Easter dinner, try our twist on classic chicken and dumplings. We're adding plenty of pepperoncini peppers to add just a bit of spice and cut through the richness of the dish.
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